Art

ROMANCE IN RI: A Review of Riss M. Nelson’s A Love Like the Sun

The debut adult romance novel A Love Like the Sun, by Providence writer Riss M. Nelson, is the quintessential social media love story. Released on June 11, the novel deals with relationships in the modern day, exploring the divide of intimacy in the real world and online. The plot revolves around Laniah Thompson, the main […]

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Hottest Authors of the Summer: Three Local Authors Share their Beach Reads

VICTORIA DALPE: Alone in the woods, some of us find solace. In that solace, some of us find fear – afraid of what lurks in the shadows or what lurks within? Victoria Dalpe is a Rhode Island horror writer. She delves into the complexities of our tortured nature in her book series “Selene Shade: Resurrectionist […]

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Spoken Word Warriors: The Legacy of Spoken Word Poetry from the Griots to Mr. Orange Live

“Spokenword” poetry, an art form steeped in tradition and innovation, has woven its way through the annals of history, echoing the voices of griots, resonating in the streets of Harlem, and pulsating through the beats of rebellious hearts. From its origins in African oral tradition to its modern manifestations in the poetry scene of Providence, […]

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Modern Watering Holes: The Herds at Open Mic Nights Part 1

Hello everyone, I’m David Attleborough and welcome to Modern Watering Holes. A show where, each week, we explore the culture, habits, and environments of the various herds of people that gather in contemporary human society. Today’s Episode: Herds of the Open Mics As any aspiring writer or performer will tell you, whether it’s music, comedy, […]

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Accelerating at WaterFire Arts Center: Great art

The WaterFire Arts Center sponsors an annual cohort called “Accelerate” to develop innovative work in a collaborative framework. They’re encouraged to work together, and are all artists early in their careers, co-curating their own show under the guidance of Gretchen Rosado, the Accelerate coordinator. The unveiling of the cohort’s work has been taking place for […]

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Yarrow Thorne Retires from The Avenue Concept

Yarrow Thorne, founder and executive director at The Avenue Concept, recently announced his retirement from the organization after 10 years. His accomplishments are worth celebrating, along with the amazing progress that the non-profit has made, quickly becoming a PVD institution.  The mural and public art projects have contributed mightily to the “Creative Capital” vibe of […]

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